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Mayoral runoff mail-in ballot applications due June 8

Beaumont residents may receive mail-in ballot applications from mayoral candidates ahead of June’s runoff election, and officials agree these mailers are acceptable, legal applications.

Teen gets car for attendance

For 17 years, Philpott Motors has hosted the annual Nederland High School Car Giveaway. For students to become eligible to enter the drawing, they must have three or fewer excused absences. “It is an honor to do this and we have been very blessed in this business.

Pooches for mental health

Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas, in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, is showcasing a new tool designed to enhance the emotional wellbeing of patients and families in the hospital – Animal Assisted Play Therapy.

TWIA talks legislation changes

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association shared information and statements about the Texas legislature’s passage of two bills with impacts to consumers of the windstorm coverage.

Child in stable condition after being struck by car

At about 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, Port Arthur police were dispatched to the scene of an accident where a 6-year-old child was struck by a car in the 2000 block of 17th Street, according to a news release.

Blippi the Musical comes to Ford Park

Children’s YouTube sensation Blippi is bringing the fun and antics of his beloved adventures to Ford Arena on Friday, July 9, at 6 p.m. Blippi is a fun, energetic character known for his signature blue and orange outfit and his entertaining and educational videos.

Regal Star Stadium theatre to reopen May 21 at Parkdale Mall

Regal Star Stadium movie theatre at Parkdale Mall will reopen Friday, May 21.

Top students, graduation date announced

Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School has set its 2021 graduation for Tuesday, May 25, beginning at 8 p.m. in Battlin’ Bear Stadium. Top graduates this year are Bella Rogers and Seonghak Kim. Valedictorian Bella Rogers is the daughter of Mark and Carolyn Rogers.

Fair road closures planned

Beaumont police have announced road closures ahead of the Young Men’s Business League South Texas State Fair. “Starting May 20 and continuing through May 30, the westbound I-10 exit to Major Drive will be closed to all traffic,” reads route instructions provided by YMBL.

Former smokers most likely to be hospitalized, die from COVID-19, new UTMB study finds

GALVESTON, TX – Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston looked at over 10,000 COVID-19 patients and found that significantly more former smokers ended up in the hospital and died from COVID-19 than those who still smoked or had never smoked at all.